Josef Žižka

Czechoslovak soldier and parachutist (1913-1945)
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Josef Žižka

Summary

Josef Žižka is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vejprnice[2]. He was born on +1913-10-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on +1945-01-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a soldier[6] and resistance fighter[7].

Key Facts

  • Josef Žižka was born in Vejprnice[2].
  • Josef Žižka passed away in Prague[4].
  • Josef Žižka was born on +1913-10-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Josef Žižka died on +1945-01-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Josef Žižka died on +1945-01-17T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Josef Žižka held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[9].
  • Josef Žižka is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[10].
  • Josef Žižka's professions included soldier[6].
  • Josef Žižka worked as a resistance fighter[7].
  • Josef Žižka's field of work was resistance during World War II[11].
  • Josef Žižka was educated at Charles University[12].
  • Josef Žižka was educated at Lycée Carnot[13].
  • Josef Žižka was educated at České státní reformní reálné gymnasium[14].
  • Josef Žižka's education included a stint at Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[15].
  • Josef Žižka received the Medal "For Bravery Before the Enemy"[16].
  • Josef Žižka received the Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[17].
  • Josef Žižka received the Commemorative medals of the Czechoslovak army abroad[18].
  • Josef Žižka's image is recorded as Photo of Josef Zizka.jpg[19].
  • Josef Žižka's image is recorded as Josef Zizka (1913 1945) Op Barium.jpg[20].
  • Josef Žižka is recorded as male[21].
  • Josef Žižka's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Josef Žižka's military branch is recorded as Czechoslovak army in exile[23].
  • Josef Žižka's Commons category is recorded as Josef Žižka (paratrooper)[24].
  • Josef Žižka's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[25].
  • Josef Žižka's military, police or special rank is recorded as Private[26].

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Origins and Family

Josef Žižka was born in Vejprnice[2]. He was born on +1913-10-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[10].

Education

Educated at Charles University[12], a public university[27], in Czech Republic[28], founded in 1348[29], headquartered in Prague[30]; Lycée Carnot[13], a lycée[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33]; České státní reformní reálné gymnasium[14], a Gymnasium[34], in Czech Republic[35], founded in 1924[36], headquartered in Karlovy Vary[37]; and Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[15], a faculty[38], in Czech Republic[39], founded in 1348[40], headquartered in Prague[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6] and resistance fighter[7]. Josef Žižka's field of work was resistance during World War II[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal "For Bravery Before the Enemy"[16], a decoration[42], in Czechoslovakia[43], founded in 1940[44]; Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[17], an award[45], in Czechoslovakia[46], founded in 1940[47]; and Commemorative medals of the Czechoslovak army abroad[18], a campaign medal[48], in Czechoslovakia[49], founded in 1943[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1945-01-18T00:00:00Z[5] and +1945-01-17T00:00:00Z[8]. Josef Žižka passed away in Prague[4].

FAQs

Where was Josef Žižka born?

Born in Vejprnice[2], Josef Žižka…

Where did Josef Žižka die?

Josef Žižka passed away in Prague[4].

What did Josef Žižka do for work?

Josef Žižka worked as soldier[6] and resistance fighter[7].

Where did Josef Žižka go to school?

Josef Žižka was educated at Charles University[12], Lycée Carnot[13], České státní reformní reálné gymnasium[14], and Faculty of Law, Charles University in Prague[15].

What awards did Josef Žižka receive?

Honors received include Medal "For Bravery Before the Enemy"[16], Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[17], and Commemorative medals of the Czechoslovak army abroad[18].

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  3. [2] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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